God is good all the time!

Nobody will ever know how long our journey will last. Every moment we spend as if there's no tomorrow. After the incident my family got involved in yesterday, I suddenly realized indeed every minute we spend on this earth is precious and that we can never assume that there will always be another tomorrow.

Yesterday, on our way to a kiddie party in Angeles City, our tire exploded while we were trudging the NLEX. As soon as our van stopped, a big truck came fast approaching and for a moment, all we could do was stare as it seemed intent to collide with our vehicle.

I was seated at the back along with my two aunts. The direction of the truck was actually on my side, the tire that blew out was at my side as well...I looked behind the moment we stopped. It felt as if I was looking at the face of death. I didn't move a single bit. I didn't scream. I couldn't. All I ever thought of was, "I'm ready for this...this is it."

But by a miracle of God, the truck driver made a full stop. It was merely a few inches. If he made a minute mistake with that sudden stop, it would have been the end for us.

It took hours before I could make sense of that incident. I was urging everyone in that van to stay positive...but my heart wasn't feeling all that well either. It kept haunting me even in my sleep. I cried last night before going to bed. My dad hugged me and thanked the heavens I was saved. Though we have had differences before, I know how much he loves me...He was so afraid of me most specially because I was the first person that would have been hit if the truck didn't stop.

Next month is my 33rd birthday. It's Christ's age that I'm entering. I've had other near-death experiences before but this tops them all. I wonder why I'm always saved. Maybe I'm still here for a reason. Maybe God has a bigger mission for me.

Whatever it is, I'm just happy for the gift of life. I'm happy I was able to love my family and friends and was loved by them as well. I don't know how long my road continues but no matter how far it takes me, I'll always be thankful to God because in those moments I needed him, he never, never left me.

God is good all the time!